By Jon Geddes

PLUGGING the player drain of local talent will be a priority under the bold new plan to revive the fortunes of the Western Sydney Two Blues and make the area a rugby powerhouse.

“I know the Two Blues can be a lot better than they are now,” said Ben Russell, who has been appointed to the new role of the Two Blues’ Head of Colts and Pathways.

“There is too much talent for the Two Blues not to do anything.

“These players need to be coming into the Colts program and not going elsewhere. We need to keep them in our own backyard.”